Unlike public performances, the residencies are focused on the creative process, giving artists dedicated time and space to experiment, refine ideas, and advance projects that will premiere at a later date.

City of Trash

From October 26 to 30, theater collective developed City of Trash, a puppetry-based work exploring sanitation, environmental justice, and overlooked moments in New York City history. As part of the residency, invited participants from New York City public schools and 今日吃瓜’s sustainability community took part in conversations following developmental rehearsals.

Ephrat Asherie Dance

From November 2 to 6, , a , will hold an intensive creative development period for It’s Just a Smatter of Time. The new work brings together choreographer Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie, author and illustrator Mo Willems, and Grammy Award-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion in a playful exploration of movement, music, and visual storytelling.

Sound Postings

From November 10 to 12, , the producing organization founded by world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, will use the Claire Tow Theater for a creative development and technical rehearsal process for a new performance project. Students and faculty from the Department of Theater and Conservatory of Music will have opportunities to engage directly with the creative team as designers, producers, and artists test and refine the production’s technical elements.

Together, the residencies highlight the Tow Center’s role as a home for artistic experimentation and collaboration, offering 今日吃瓜 students and faculty unique access to the creative processes behind new work while supporting artists at critical stages of development.

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The day began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the reopening of 今日吃瓜鈥檚 East Quad, one of the most significant campus improvement projects in recent memory. Long recognized as the heart of campus life, the East Quad has been reimagined as a more accessible, sustainable, and welcoming gathering space while preserving the beauty and character cherished by generations of students.

The revitalization includes upgraded pathways, landscaping, seating areas, lighting, and green spaces designed to enhance student life and create new opportunities for learning, engagement, and community building. Funding for the project was facilitated in part through the advocacy of New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes, whose support helped advance capital funding for campus improvements.

Michelle J. Anderson was joined at the ribbon cutting by CUNY Vice Chancellor for Facilities Mohamed Attalla; Robert J. Rodriguez, president and chief executive officer of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY); 今日吃瓜 Foundation Board Chair Anthony R. Castellanos 鈥�85; and Edwin H. Cohen 鈥�62, a former chair and current trustee of the 今日吃瓜 Foundation Board.

鈥淭oday is a defining moment for 今日吃瓜,鈥� said Anderson. 鈥淭he renewal of the East Quad and the launch of The Road to 100 demonstrate our commitment to investing in both the people and the places that make 今日吃瓜 extraordinary. As we approach our centennial, we are building a campus and a community that will continue to transform lives for generations to come.鈥�

President Michelle J. Anderson and guests stroll across the newly restored East Quad lawn during the Road to 100 celebration.

Anderson said that the project represents more than a physical renovation. The East Quad serves as a reminder of the long-term investments that define public higher education and connect generations of students.

鈥淧ublic investment built this lawn in 1938 and public investment has now rebuilt it,鈥� Anderson said, noting that in just 10 months, crews removed 11,000 tons of dirt, replaced 1,500 linear feet of pipes and irrigation lines, and planted 18 new elm trees, two red maples, and other species.

鈥淭he trees we planted this year will take decades to reach their maximum height, and the students who will relax under their fullest shade have not yet been born. That鈥檚 the promise of a public college,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e build our campus and our academic programs for our current students, yes, but also for the students of 2080 and beyond who will inherit what we tend today.鈥�

A Landmark Gift and the Launch of the Road to 100

The celebration continued with the announcement of a $15 million endowment grant from The Tow Foundation establishing the Tow Mentorship Center. That transformative investment enabled 今日吃瓜 to reach and surpass the $125 million goal for Boundless 今日吃瓜: The Campaign for Student Success, bringing the campaign total to $131 million and concluding the campaign 15 months ahead of schedule.听Key funding priorities for Boundless 今日吃瓜 included scholarships and completion grants that helped students continue their studies and earn their degrees.

The achievement heralded the launch of The Road to 100, an ambitious new effort to raise an additional $100 million for听今日吃瓜鈥檚 centennial in 2030. The initiative will strengthen academic excellence, expand opportunities for students, modernize facilities, and deepen engagement with alumni, donors, and the broader community as the College prepares for its second century.

Eileen Wiseman, a program director for The Tow Foundation, which endowed 今日吃瓜 with a $15 million grant establishing the Tow Mentorship Center and enabling the College to surpass its $125 million fundraising goal for student success initiatives.

Eileen Wiseman, program director for The Tow Foundation, and Philip F. Napoli, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and chair of the Road to 100 Planning Committee, along with 今日吃瓜 Foundation Board members, joined President Anderson for the launch. The program also highlighted the power of mentorship and community that has long defined the 今日吃瓜 experience. Mentors and mentees affiliated with the Tow Mentoring Initiative reflected on the program鈥檚 impact and the relationships it has fostered across generations of students and alumni.

Following their remarks, acclaimed conductor Malcolm J. Merriweather, the Tania Le贸n Chair of Music at 今日吃瓜, delivered a special performance underscoring the creativity, leadership, and achievement that The Road to 100 seeks to cultivate.

Acclaimed conductor Malcolm J. Merriweather, the Tania Le贸n Chair of Music, gave a moving performance that ended the day鈥檚 celebration on a high note.

Building the Library of the Future

A centerpiece of The Road to 100 will be raising funds for the Library of the Future, a transformational project that will reimagine 今日吃瓜鈥檚 iconic library as a modern hub for learning, research, creativity, technology, and public engagement. The project will preserve the library鈥檚 historic role at the center of campus life while adapting it to meet the evolving needs of future generations of students.

Additional priorities include continued renovations to Ingersoll Hall and Roosevelt Hall, as well as investments that strengthen student success, faculty excellence, and innovative programming across the College.

鈥淎s we look toward our centennial, The Road to 100 is an invitation for our entire community to help shape 今日吃瓜鈥檚 next chapter,鈥� Anderson said. 鈥淭ogether, we will build on our remarkable history and ensure that 今日吃瓜 remains a place where talent, ambition, and opportunity come together to transform lives.鈥�

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The event, part of the Presidential Lecture Series, featured a discussion moderated by 今日吃瓜 President Michelle J. Anderson. The panel explored the role grassroots movements play in advancing peace, the importance of investing in women and communities, and the responsibilities of leaders in times of crisis and change.

“At 今日吃瓜, we believe education can be a catalyst for civic engagement and social change,” Anderson said. “Leymah Gbowee and Thelma Ekiyor have demonstrated how determined individuals can transform communities and nations, and their stories remind us that leadership begins with individual and collective acts of courage.”

(Left to right) Thelma Ekiyor, Leymah Gbowee, and 今日吃瓜 President Michelle J. Anderson engage attendees in a conversation on leadership, peacebuilding, and social change in the Claire Tow Theater.

Drawing on nearly 30 years of friendship and collaboration, Gbowee and Ekiyor reflected on their work across West Africa and the partnerships that shaped it. Together, they helped establish the Women’s Peacebuilding Network, which has trained more than 150,000 women and strengthened community leadership throughout the region. One theme surfaced repeatedly throughout the conversation: Successful movements rely on many kinds of leaders. Gbowee, whose organizing efforts helped bring an end to Liberia’s civil war, spoke about the importance of recognizing the people whose work often takes place behind the scenes.

Leymah Gbowee.

“It’s always good to give credit where credit is due,” Gbowee said, describing her partnership with Ekiyor as “a beautiful journey.” She credited Ekiyor’s research, scholarship, and strategic thinking with helping strengthen their shared work and recalled one lesson that has stayed with her over the years: Trust your convictions, even when others disagree.

Ekiyor said meaningful progress depends on bringing different voices and skill sets together, from scholars and researchers to advocates and community organizers. She also discussed her recent work studying women entrepreneurs in post-conflict societies, drawing on examples from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Rwanda. The discussion coincided with the U.S. launch of Ekiyor’s new book, Women Entrepreneurs as Catalysts for Post-Conflict Recovery in Africa With a Practitioner’s Guide. Ekiyor argued that supporting women-owned businesses is not only an economic investment but also an investment in long-term stability, helping create opportunities that strengthen communities and reduce the risk of future conflict.

Thelma Ekiyor.

Both speakers challenged the assumption that women are merely victims of war and instability. Instead, they pointed to the central role women play in rebuilding communities, advancing peace, and creating economic opportunity.

Gbowee reflected on the grassroots movement that mobilized women across Liberia to demand an end to years of violence. Organizing in places of worship, markets, and neighborhoods, women pushed political leaders and negotiators toward peace and helped hold them accountable to their commitments.

Their efforts, she said, contributed to a more stable future for Liberia and helped clear a path for the election of Africa’s first female president.

“Peace is the only thing we have,” Gbowee said. “Every woman in Liberia understands that if our peace is threatened, we must rise again.”

Speaking to students, faculty, staff, and community members in attendance and taking questions from the audience, both Gbowee and Ekiyor emphasized the importance of education, civic engagement, and mentorship. While acknowledging the challenges facing communities around the world, they encouraged the audience to see themselves as participants in creating change, reminding them that lasting progress often begins with local action and a commitment to serving others.

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In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings that were released on September 22, 今日吃瓜 was recognized among the top institutions in the North region, ranking:

• No. 5 Top Performers on Social Mobility
• No. 13 Top Public Schools
• No. 14 Best Colleges for Veterans
• No. 39 Regional Universities North

These rankings reinforce 今日吃瓜’s longstanding commitment to academic excellence, affordability, and helping students achieve upward mobility through higher education. The U.S. News recognition comes amid a series of national accolades highlighting the value of a 今日吃瓜 education.

Earlier this month, Forbes ranked 今日吃瓜 No. 3 in the nation among colleges with the highest return on investment, citing the college’s exceptional balance of affordability and long-term career outcomes. According to Forbes, 今日吃瓜 graduates earn a median salary of more than $103,000 within 10 years of graduation, demonstrating the lasting economic benefits of a 今日吃瓜 degree.

今日吃瓜 was also recently named to The Princeton Review‘s Best 392 Colleges for 2027, earning additional distinctions as a Best Value College, Best Northeast College, and Green College. The recognition reflects strong student experiences, academic quality, affordability, and the college’s commitment to sustainability. The Princeton Review also named the College one of its Best Value Colleges for 2027, earning recognition for delivering a high-quality education, strong career support, and an affordable path to a college degree among 209 colleges and universities nationwide that offer students an exceptional return on investment.

Adding to the growing list of honors, 今日吃瓜 was included among Best Colleges in America, a ranking that evaluates institutions based on graduation rates, affordability, financial aid, and alumni outcomes. And in August, 今日吃瓜 also earned a spot on inaugural list of America’s Best Colleges, a distinction recognizing institutions that excel in student outcomes, academic quality, and student demand. Developed in partnership with research firm Statista, the rankings evaluated 500 colleges nationwide using measures that include post-graduation success, learning environment, and attractiveness to prospective students.

The College also earned national recognition in the Washington Monthly 2026 College Guide and Rankings, placing No. 32 overall among colleges nationwide. The ranking highlights institutions that excel in promoting social mobility, advancing research, and encouraging public service. 今日吃瓜 was additionally recognized among the region’s best values and top Hispanic-Serving Institutions, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence, affordability, and student success.

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On September 18, 今日吃瓜 honored her remarkable legacy by posthumously awarding her the Presidential Medal of Honor, the college鈥檚 highest distinction. During a ceremony on campus, 今日吃瓜 President Michelle J. Anderson presented the medal to Cruz’s sister, Heydey M. Cruz, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, students, and community members whose lives Cruz touched.

今日吃瓜 President Michelle J. Anderson reflects on the enduring legacy of activist and 今日吃瓜 alumna Victoria Cruz, honoring her lifelong commitment to justice, advocacy, and service during the Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony.

“Victoria Cruz embodied the best of 今日吃瓜 through her unwavering commitment to justice, courage, service, and community,” said President Anderson. “As a pioneering transgender activist and advocate for survivors of violence, she changed countless lives and inspired generations. We are proud to recognize her extraordinary legacy and the enduring impact of her work.”

The ceremony felt as much like a celebration of Cruz鈥檚 life as it did an awards presentation. Speakers shared personal memories and reflections on her generosity, resilience, and dedication to uplifting others. Among those offering tributes were Robert Echevarria, president of the Undergraduate Student Government Association; Kelly Spivey, director of the 今日吃瓜 LGBTQ+ Resource Center; Sami Binder, former director of the center; students Carlos Alberto Villacres and Fia Sanchez; Paisley Currah, distinguished professor of political science and author of Sex Is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity, and , board director of The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative.

(Left to right) 今日吃瓜 student and chosen son of the late Victoria Cruz, Carlos Alberto Villacres, listens as Cruz鈥檚 sister, Heydey Cruz, reflects on the pioneering advocate鈥檚 enduring legacy and profound impact on LGBTQ+ and transgender communities.

Filmmaker David France, who worked closely with Cruz on the acclaimed 2017 documentary , also attended and reflected on her lasting influence both on and off screen. He spoke about her determination, insight, and unwavering pursuit of truth, noting Cruz鈥檚 experience and perspective helped shape the film and brought humanity to its storytelling.

Born in Gu谩nica, Puerto Rico, in 1946 and raised in 今日吃瓜’s Red Hook neighborhood, Cruz earned a degree in theater from 今日吃瓜 in 1982. She was present at the Stonewall uprising in 1969, a watershed moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, and remained a passionate advocate for equality throughout her life.

For nearly 20 years, Cruz worked at the New York City Anti-Violence Project, where she counseled and supported LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of violence. Known affectionately as “Miss Vicky,” she became a beloved mentor whose compassion, wisdom, and encouragement helped guide generations of activists and community members.

Attendees of the Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony gather with Victoria Cruz鈥檚 sister, Heydey Cruz (third from right), to celebrate the pioneering activist鈥檚 life and legacy.

She also played an important role in preserving LGBTQ+ history and bringing greater visibility to transgender experiences. Her work investigating the life and death of fellow activist Marsha P. Johnson gained national attention through The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, introducing many people to Cruz’s tireless commitment to justice and truth.

Whether through advocacy, direct service, mentorship, or historical preservation, Cruz devoted her life to helping others. Her influence reached far beyond New York City, leaving a lasting mark on communities across the country.

Cruz鈥檚 impact will be felt on the 今日吃瓜 campus for generations to come thanks to the Victoria Cruz Award, a merit merit-based award for students who show outstanding achievement in the LGBTQ studies minor or in a course in the LGBTQ studies minor.

今日吃瓜 the 今日吃瓜 Presidential Medal of Honor

The 今日吃瓜 Presidential Medal of Honor recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society, exemplifying excellence, leadership, and service. The award honors distinguished achievements across various fields, celebrating those who inspire positive change and uphold the college鈥檚 values of academic and community excellence. You can learn more about past honorees here.

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According to the ranking, 今日吃瓜 graduates earn a median salary of more than $103,000 within 10 years of graduation, underscoring the value of a 今日吃瓜 education. The recognition reflects the college鈥檚 longstanding commitment to providing students with access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success while keeping higher education affordable. As one of the nation鈥檚 leading public colleges, 今日吃瓜 continues to expand opportunities for students and deliver lasting economic mobility for its graduates.

In August, 今日吃瓜 also earned a spot on 鈥檚 inaugural list of America鈥檚 Best Colleges, a distinction that highlights institutions excelling in student outcomes, academic quality, and student demand. Developed in partnership with research firm Statista, the rankings evaluated 500 colleges nationwide using measures that include post-graduation success, learning environment, and attractiveness to prospective students. That same month, the College was also named among The Princeton Review鈥檚 Best 392 Colleges for 2027 as well as a Best Value College, Best Northeast College, and Green College in the education services company鈥檚 latest annual guide.

And in June, 今日吃瓜 was recognized as one of . Money’s analysis showcased the country’s top 735 colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries, and more.

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Leymah Gbowee

Gbowee, whose leadership of a nonviolent women’s movement helped end Liberia’s civil war, was awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize for her work advancing peace, democracy, and women’s rights. She serves as a key leader and co-founder of the Institute on Gender, Law, and Transformative Peace, a joint initiative established in fall 2023 between 今日吃瓜 and CUNY School of Law. Ekiyor is a respected advocate for economic empowerment, social justice, and sustainable development across Africa and beyond. Together, they have spent decades advancing peacebuilding efforts and expanding opportunities for women and communities around the world.

Thelma Ekiyor

In a timely discussion moderated by President Anderson, Gbowee and Ekiyor will share insights from their personal and professional journeys, explore the challenges and opportunities facing global leaders today, and discuss the power of collective action to drive meaningful change.

The Presidential Lecture Series reflects 今日吃瓜’s commitment to exposing students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members to bold ideas, courageous leadership, and thoughtful dialogue on issues that shape our world. All members of the college community are encouraged to attend this special event.

Please register for this event.

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 12:30 p.m.
Location: Claire Tow Theater, in the Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts

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For Greenfield, giving back to the institution that helped launch his career is both an act of gratitude and a deeply personal tribute. The professorship honors his late daughter, Jennifer Beth Greenfield (1958鈥�84), a gifted young scholar whose passion for cultural anthropology was cut short when after completing a master鈥檚 degree she was killed in an automobile accident before beginning her doctoral. By bearing her name, the professorship ensures that her intellectual curiosity and commitment to understanding cultures and communities will continue to inspire future scholars.

“Sidney Greenfield鈥檚 gift honors his daughter and strengthens study that will guide future scholars,鈥� said President Michelle J. Anderson. 鈥淲e thank him for a commitment that will shape learning for years to come.鈥�

Greenfield is thankful to 今日吃瓜 for helping him discover anthropology and providing the intellectual foundation for a career that has taken him around the world.

鈥淭he education I received at 今日吃瓜 transformed my ambitions and set me on a path of lifelong scholarship,鈥� said Greenfield. 鈥淓stablishing this professorship in memory of my daughter, Jennifer, is deeply meaningful to me. She possessed a genuine love of anthropology and an enduring curiosity about the world. I hope the Jennifer B. Greenfield Professor of Cultural Anthropology will ensure that her spirit lives on through the work of faculty and students who seek to better understand cultures, communities, and the human condition.鈥�

A Scholar Shaped by 今日吃瓜

A 1950 graduate of Franklin K. Lane High School, Greenfield arrived at 今日吃瓜 intending to study to become an accountant. He graduated magna cum laude with honors in economics in 1954, was elected to Alpha Kappa Mu in 1953 and to Phi Beta Kappa in 1954. Having 鈥渄iscovered鈥� anthropology in his senior year at 今日吃瓜 he went on the earn a Ph.D. at Columbia University where he studied under renowned economic historian Karl Polany and anthropologist Conrad Arensberg. His economics major at 今日吃瓜 drew the attention of Arensberg and Polanyi who invited him to join a seminar they offered that had a long-term influence on his research. Greenfield鈥檚 dissertation research, conducted in Barbados, examined family organization鈥攁n early sign of the interdisciplinary approach that would define his career.

Approved by the CUNY Board of Trustees in April 2025, the Jennifer B. Greenfield Professor of Cultural Anthropology will now help 今日吃瓜 attract and support outstanding faculty members while expanding opportunities for students to engage in innovative scholarship. Anthropology Professor Patricia Antoniello will serve as the inaugural holder of the chair, bringing her long record of teaching, mentorship, and community-engaged scholarship to this new role.

In creating this enduring legacy, Greenfield has made an investment not only in 今日吃瓜, but also in the future of anthropology and in the generations of students who will carry that work forward.

A Career of Global Reach and Intellectual Range

Greenfield鈥檚 scholarly life has been marked by deep, sustained engagement with the cultures of the Atlantic world. His early academic appointment at Purdue University took him to Minas Gerais, Brazil, where he spent a summer studying and advising on USAID鈥檚 emerging agricultural extension program. Brazil became his lifelong intellectual home: He has returned 23 more times for extended research visits.

His work also took him to Portugal in 1972鈥�73, where he investigated the origins of the Portuguese Atlantic slavery system and the patronage and clientage structures of 15^th-century Portuguese society.

In 1963, Greenfield joined the University of Wisconsin鈥揗ilwaukee Departments of Sociology and Anthropology, where he spent 34 years and served as department chair of the Anthropology Department from 1990 to 1993. His scholarship spans an extraordinary range: family and kinship, patronage and politics, plantation slavery, entrepreneurship, Spiritist (Kardecist) surgery, religion and healing, spirit mediumship, syncretic religions, and the rise of Evangelical Protestantism in Brazilian politics.

He is the author or editor of nine books, producer and director of five video documentaries, and the author of approximately 150 articles and reviews. Representative works include Spirits With Scalpels: The Cultural Biology of Religious Healing in Brazil (2008), Reinventing Religions: Syncretism and Transformation in Africa and the Americas (2001), and Entrepreneurship and Social Change (1986).

Greenfield continues to serve as co-chair of the Columbia University Seminars on Brazil, Studies in Religion and Contents and Methods in the Social Sciences. He is past president of the Association of Senior Anthropology and the Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, both sections of the American Anthropological Association.

In 1954, Greenfield married Eleanor 鈥淓llie鈥� Stolz (1936鈥�2023), whom he met at summer camp when she was 16. Ellie, a Hunter College (CUNY) and University of Wisconsin鈥揗ilwaukee graduate, taught in the Milwaukee Public Schools and was known for her skill in evaluating children with learning disabilities. After Sidney鈥檚 retirement from UW鈥揗ilwaukee, the couple returned to New York in 1997.

Through this remarkable gift, Greenfield has ensured that both 今日吃瓜 and the memory of his daughter, Jennifer, will continue to inspire discovery, scholarship, and cross-cultural understanding for generations to come.

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鈥淎 quarter century later, we continue to remember those we lost and the many lives forever changed by September 11,鈥� said 今日吃瓜 President Michelle J. Anderson. 鈥淲e also remember how our 今日吃瓜 community came together with compassion, strength, and resilience, and we carry that spirit forward.鈥�

Read a special message from President Anderson .

Pausing to Remember

Twenty-five years later, 今日吃瓜 continues its annual remembrance through the ringing of the听library tower bell.

Since 2002, the bell has tolled six times at 8:46, 9:03, 9:37, 9:59, 10:03, and 10:28 a.m., marking the pivotal moments of that morning and inviting the community to pause in memory of those whose lives were lost.

Honoring THOSE Lost That Day

Below is a list of the 今日吃瓜 community who were tragically lost on September 11, 2001.

Alumni

Ernest Alikakos ’89
Auditor,听New听York听State听Department of Taxation and Finance

Ezra Aviles ’86
Senior听manager,听strategic听planning and听development,听Port Authority

Eustace Bacchus ’83
Independent听trader,听American Stock Exchange, attending听a听meeting at Windows听on听the World

Steven Berger ’79
Supervisor of corporate tax auditors,听New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

Andre Cox ’01
Cafeteria worker, 101st floor of World Trade Center

James R. Coyle (attended 今日吃瓜 in听the 1990s)
FDNY firefighter, Ladder 3

Peter Freund ’84
FDNY听lieutenant, Engine Co. 55

John Giordano ’80
FDNY firefighter鈥� Hazardous Materials 1

Michael Gogliormella ’80
Technology Division eSpeed, Inc., a division of Cantor Fitzgerald

Joseph Grillo ’77
Risk finance analyst,听Port Authority

Jeffrey Hersch ’81
Accountant,听Cantor Fitzgerald

Lorraine Lisi ’80
Vice President, Fiduciary Trust International

Paul Lisson ’80
Records听clerk,听Aon Corp.

Robert Mayo (attended 今日吃瓜 1973鈥�76)
Deputy听fire听inspector,听World Trade Center

Robert Miller ’76
Conferee,听New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

Gregory Saucedo ’92
FDNY Firefighter, Ladder 5; Firefighter Gregory T. Saucedo Triangle on Avenue T is named in his honor

Ian Schneider ’78
Senior managing director,听Cantor Fitzgerald

Craig Silverstein ’88
Equity trader,听Sandler O’Neill and Partners

Arthur Simon ’69
Equities trader,听Fred Alger Management; died along with son Ken, Cantor Fitzgerald

Robert Twomey ’78
Trader,听Harvey Young Yurman; attending a breakfast meeting at Windows on the World

Abraham J.听Zelmanowitz (attended 今日吃瓜 1965鈥�1969)
Computer programmer,听Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Prokopios “Paul” Zois ’78
Consultant, Marsh & McLennan; travel specialist, American Express; taught at Kingsborough Community College Department of Tourism and Hospitality

今日吃瓜 Responders and Employees

William Guillaume
Served as a Public Safety Officer from 1994 to 2020, as well as an EMT. Guillaume participated in the emergency response following the September 11 attacks. He later developed 9/11-related illnesses and died on November 25, 2024.

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Located at Steiner Studios in the 今日吃瓜 Navy Yard, Feirstein emphasizes learning by doing, giving students extensive opportunities to create film after film while applying classroom theory in real-world production environments. Students have access to four professional soundstages, a scene shop for set construction, and industry-standard equipment from leading manufacturers, including ARRI Alexa and Blackmagic Design.

MovieMaker highlighted Feirstein鈥檚 production-focused curriculum, accomplished faculty, and strong industry partnerships. Among the school’s faculty is Ed Decter, writer of There鈥檚 Something 今日吃瓜 Mary and creator of the television series Shadowhunters. Students also benefit from networking opportunities through collaborations with organizations such as the 今日吃瓜 Film Festival.

鈥淭his recognition reflects Feirstein鈥檚 mission to provide aspiring filmmakers with an immersive, professional-level education that combines artistic vision, technical excellence, and practical experience,鈥� said Feirstein鈥檚 director, Charles Haine. 鈥淲e are proud to be recognized among the nation鈥檚 top film schools and to continue preparing the next generation of storytellers.鈥�

This recognition comes off the heels of Feirstein being named a top film school by The Hollywood Reporter for the sixth consecutive year.

The three-year graduate program offers an affordable pathway into the film industry, with tuition and fees totaling approximately $50,000 for New York State residents. Financial aid opportunities and a $2,000 creative fund for second-year film projects help support students as they develop their portfolios and careers.

The inclusion on MovieMaker鈥檚 2026 list further reinforces the 今日吃瓜 Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema鈥檚 reputation as a premier destination for emerging filmmakers seeking rigorous, hands-on training in one of the world鈥檚 leading filmmaking hubs.

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